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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
READINGS PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct % (Spe ia,-The real estate as
in this cy reported to-day that the total assessed
valuation OF the real estate owned by Readngn Phia-
delphia is 24.6l2.5 .5O5 Through its leased lines 1t con-
trolls property assessed at SlO75.1O0. some OF this
property as the coal and shipping wharves at Port
Richmond. assessed al sl50300O. could not be dupli-
Gated At price The true value OF the landed posses
sons OF the Reading Ia this city is estimated at $4,000
600.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
NEW DEPARTURE or A NEWSPAPER.

PHILADELpHIA Oct ~ (SpeeiaD. has boon generay
known in tho newspaper world that The Ledg'r wond
make q new departure and thoro have boon many sur
misses to what 1t intended II announces touy tn"'
n has two OF its new presses In place, each costing
40 900: another will be at work in few weeks, ana
then The Leger will bo occasionally II not always an
eghtpags papor. Tho Editorin chief william '; NC
Ian scares 10 day that there intention TO depart
from fhe well knswn conservative policy Of The LedGe
bnt IL n wol known that have beon humorous al
dtons 10 the staff among wh0n CLARK DAVIS managing
editor of The Tnqttirer is tho most important
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
THE 1osr amir GUN RECOVERED.

NEWPORT, Oct % (sp,ctab.-Tho flagship h'chmohu
today raised the sunkon gun which slipped ovefoo'u
few days ago. and hoisted it board Tho gun IN n'
travels had met one Of Richmonds anchors anu '
was hanging from tho carriage rs tno gun "pp . ,a
,'na ,h s,r,.co NJ the water The gun will not be
Iard.d pptu ne1t week Another torpedo attack VIII
take place in the North Atlantic squadron 1t has poeh
decided that tho Dolphin shall dsfend herself sCa'ass Mou
1ota Of torpedo beats which T bs souadron viii be
fought on wednesday Coassrs arpSr so anS at
~ 70 Say sho Will take In coal and then return
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
cnKrMoEKEEs rmEENrENING 4 sTRIKE.

I.
s,orrpAIt Penn oct. 22.-Thc cohcWoricrs belong
ins to the knights Of Labor have notified t. 'h"
opcatos ot tho Couucl-vilc cgion that settlement
Of tho WACO question must bc mad' before next
Wcdne-lly, Otherwise y strife Will be ordered. An
operator this afternoon said: 1--WE have received no
notice a. vet nom the leaders Of the cohcrs. do
NOT anticipate any further trouble, for even the men
a. cal cd out the large majority ar' opposed 10 lHau
ruratiue another strike. The region is uil or non
union men. who only too Wiling To WORK Al Inc
good wages being paid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
rUR VAC WILLIAMS KILLING APPRo'hD

I,cxso.vuIR. oct % tSpeeiat)-Afer four days nara
work the coroners jury tonight rendered 'eruv' VI
iustiaable homicide in the Bangs MAO ".'i'am' ,,r
ii.t .,.ets the hearty approval OF three-fourths
~, o,tIy.ns Bangs the principal, ard Houston WIN
or and Thomas all eye.witnesses OF the shooting and
friends of Bangs held for appearance on MONDAY
snSwo, ans ,orasd XIII Mac Williams It is ru
ored that new testimony OF unexpected character VIII
L.. Tor then
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
,yy m THE REpUBLTOAY COMMITTEE.

PrrrsBURG. Oct 22-7he Chroniefciefegrdh "uA'
prints Chairman b. y. Jonessc call lot 'ne N"U'"'i
nn,ican Con,mittee to meet at the Arlington Hotel,
wa,hinxtop at 1890 a. m, December g. TO hx tho dste
and place Of tho next National Republican Conventon'
Tho call Ia full 10 ~ follows:
"The National Republican Committee is hereby oaeu
70 meet December 8, 1887, ss the Arlington ae"'o
Washington, d. O.. at 1880 q m. u. 'ns V.,.,
,,a.A AZ passtlne Of the nsxt Republican National
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
nno 1rA11AN couxrERFEIrERS ARRESTED

For MANY days detectives have watched to i'anan
"diyop I'm the basement Of No 90 Ihohpso"S. ~
two or three OCCASIONS they pargalhed io' '
ver dol ars ard purchased them for forty cents eacn
,,s,,,v tbev went To the place, which Is owned by
e,as,,ono Ionza and arrested him and his barkeeper
chaeI ssto in the cash drawer we're seven oos' S,s
,iIn anJ tbe bartender had ten In his possession.
uoi ,rerc taken lie Jnod States commissioners
SON o S bed for examination, In default Of S2ooo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
STRONG REPUBLICAN PLEAS.
4 GREAT MEETING IN THIS CITY.
TELLING SPEECHES BY THREE NOTED
PARTY LEADERS.
THE WALLS or COOPER UNION RESOUND TO TIE
ELOQUENCE OF SENATORS EvARTs AND HIS
COCK AND EX-SENATOR MILLER
DENNrsON ALSO HEARD.

COLONEL GRANT AND COLONEL
DENNrSON ALSO HEARD.
Any one visiting Cooper Union last evening
who was unaware of the fact that the Republic
cans of this city and State are rapidly awakening
TO the importance of the coming election, might
have supposed that he was in the midst of a Presi.
dental campaign instead OF lively speech maxi
ing State canvass. Such a meeting that held
there under the auspices OF the State Committee
is not often seen outside of Presidential years,
and even then more earnest and representative
assembly is seldom brought together.
Tho audience was es ecially enthusiastic. IL
could not well be otherwise listening to such
speakers as Senator EyaItS, Senator IIscocx and
New-Yorks recent representative in the Senate,
Warner Miller even If those PRESENT had forgotten
that the ranks OF the Democracy were disorganized
and that victory both in the state and Nation
was well nigh assured The speeches were all
OF an unusually high order. particularly that OF
Senator llscock who was heard n campaign
orator for the first time by many. Though suf-
feIng greatly from hoarsencss, he delivered a tell
ing address
DEMOCRATIC MISRCLE N NEW YORK.
Mr.. Evarts opening remarks were effective, es-
lccially when he touched upon local affairs in
arraignng the Democratic party for its conduct
of New-YorlI's municiEa affairs as well as those
of every other large city in the country TX
Senator Miller made the closing address and spoke
with his old-time vigor and earnestness
The platform filled with distinguished
leaders of the party. On each side Of the chair
man, Senator Evarts, sat Mr. IIscock and Mr.
Miller The two candidates. Colonel Frederick
ID. Grant and Colonel Dennison, sat in front to
the right Levi I. Morton. Congressman S. V.
White and Cornelius n. Bliss chairman of the
State Committee who called the meeting to order,
occupied seats on his left.
Scattered over ihc stage and among the audience
noticed besides number OF ladies William
Dowd, John +. Pnmmer. Edward Mitchell, Will
lam Brooltfield, Elihu Root, Alfred H. Whitney,
Thomas c. Acton, John H. Guion Edwards Pierre
pont Levi NJ. Bates, Colonel :. V. r. Crugcr, Will
lam H. Bcllamy Floyd ClarllSon. John w. Jaco-
bus james ii. Phili $, General Richard A. Elmer,
Richard j. Lewis, John II. Hall. Edward L. Mont
gomcry. Henry Krolt John c. O'ConnOr, jr,
Myer s. lsaacs Commissioner Tantor, j. Iloberp
Ilerrick and many others.
OFFICERS OF THE MEETING.
Colonel Grant entered with Mr. Evarts, and
both was given a hearty reception. This
rc Gated at the appearance Of Nr. IIscocI Mr.
Miller, Mr.. Morton and several of the other active
party workers. After taking charge of the pro-
cecdings. Mr.. E,artS called upon the secretary,
Mr. Brodslly. to read the list of vice presidents
and secretaries. These comprise hundreds OF
names well known in Republican councils. Among
the Vicc-prcsidcnts being:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23

A. a Nnh ave stage crossed Ihld-t. IN south
Filth. ave at = p. yesterday Charles Mi'tag' age
Twelve Of No. l32 Blccckcr It., who had been stealing
a ride ON the step al the rear end of the vehicle.
I'm or and rolled on the slippery pavement. \ heavy
truck driven by William L. White OF No. llJ IOr>S IN
st. was close behind the stage. Before White could
pull ND nj, team OF the hind wheel, of the uuch
ua,.cd over the boys head. The llttls irIo" was
killed in .tuty am hi, head crushed INTO shape
lr., mass. Ills body carri 10 the Mercer Sleot
Police station. White much distressed On account
of the accident aud vas put under arrest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
c1xMExcEAu AppREssEs a NOISY MEETING.


PARIS oct ON Clemonceau Ia his speech at Ton
lon last ghi, said that union among Republicans in
home and foreign affairs more necessary than ever
The condition Of Europe everywhere one Of dsquct
and uncertainty. Referring to the Interview between
sgnor Crispi, the Italian Prime Minister, and Prince
Bismarck at Fredricksruhe VI. Clenenceau said that
wneu the two statesmen met conferred tho nations
asked who would pay the cost OF their agreement and
what rights would be violated.
The meeting at which NJ. Clsmenceau spoke noisy
one. No re- esolutiops were adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23

BOMBAY, Oct 22.-Advices from Candahar state that
fifty Candaha sidars who are suspected of being part
sans OF Ayoub Khan, the pretender TO the throne OF
Aghansan arrested and sent under an escort to
Cabul When near Murkur ono OF the prisoners nado
bis escaps from the guards The garrisons at Farah
Lash Jowan and Bamian have beon reinforced Nalves
of Afghanstan been forbidden 10 leave Cardalar
or hamDee the direction ef Hcrat the iazara dis
rlcla EaIal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23

Convention and for tho transaction OF such other ous
properly be brought before it, me atsn n
tion OF the members OF the committee Is called w tu
fact that by tho direction OF the Repuoican Naoa ,9
Convention OF 1884 the call for the National tonvehv
OF 1888 must he ssued at least six months Deloro 'oo
time nxed for the meeting Of said cOnyentl0n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
nrNIAL rRoM MIR. CHAMEERLAIN

LONDON oct 22.-Joseph Chamberlain. IN response to
an innuiry has tsegraphed that there is foundation
for the ridiculous statement that he proposed to with
draw from the Fisheries Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23

FLAMES Il ARTED IX 4 FANCY STORE WINDOW.
Just before II began TO get dark in the city houses yes
tcrday afternoon bernard Caan. proprietor OF the dry
good store at Nos G75 and6 677 ighthaye took lighted
taper In his hand and light the gas jets In tho
show window stood stool to roach some OF mo
higher Jets. !ght article On one ol t"o Nho" I'"o'
foil and he tried 10 catch IT, Losing his balance no tc
off the soo The t,per fell and fro 10 the fancy
articles that lle ed tho window space Customers III the
fright and ran into the street IoIce 'ap'ah
kilea was sing the store and sent out an alarm
Prompt work ON the part OF the hrcmen saved tne puma
ing from destruction Mr. Calans stock Vas sa nn To no
iusured for xSOOJO HIS loss about Slo,oIp. "a"
Iulld ng owned by Charles Dohery. or No. Il west
Forty slI th-,t eau be repaired for S2.OOo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
uJNEss OF MR. GLADSTONE.

LONDON, Oct 22.-Mr Gladstone is suffering IRON
bad cold and is confined to his bed He is also sunerins
from excessive fatigue supetnducod by bis travels OF
m, mast few DAYS aud tho many speeches made by him
u that time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
THE PRINT CLOTH RKET.

FALL RIVER Oct % tSpeeiap.-The print cloth market
4, reported steady at 27s cents for o6s by Cos and
3 cents for squares, During the week tho stock has
been reduced 10000 pieces The weekly statement !
"a foiovs: Production, 10000 picces: dsYvSncsc;
22l 900 pieces stock, &c. 900 pieces; saleas 272'ooo
pIocea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
MR.. EvARrs INTRODUCES THE SPEAKERS

Mr.. EyartS Sc med in excellent cond tion. though
his speech was less witty and humorous than
usual. Like tie other speakers, and. in fact,
like the audience itself. he seemed TO think that
the occasion one for earnest rather than
amusing words His opening remarks were brief
but effective. lie said:
LAM SAND GENrLEMEN, FELLOW CITIZENS: The state
Committee. which has organized tins mettlng has dsne
the honor 70 invite me TO con uet he proSeeInss to
night rs presiding officer. Ny principal duy, as
Il would be my great pleasure VIII be 10 In
to you the no ro% are
von a welcome for them because they are welcome
~ ,es 7,Se M'e m great or small assem-
blles They welcome nj the Capitol AT washington.
IN tho great snicss that has hed and the other is
uilng ana they uphold the credit of our party IN com
mon with all the leaders OF thought ana leaders OF po
nsrty to r.gainng its position Loud cheers But before
perform this grateful function may be permitted 10
c6eers and the great duty that Is before II; and as
think the great triumph tns c sws 10 IL
mind. free from soictude There are many termsnta-
T'' are confined to this great city 81, and tho
neghboriug great city across ,, Ia we o,,n rvsr G
wide enough TO reach and touch the interests OF the
whole great country Of which we are but part Kssi
beore the Republican party in $500 and the same party
that COURAGEOUS enough 10 take noa IN Is res2Hn
sses before It then feels itself adequate for these ques
tons that before us now lCheers.
A PARTY TRIED AND NOT FOUND WANTING.
why should 1t not Those perturbatons but trivial
and superficial compared with the great rsis that was
before us thena weak and unried party What are we
nov} party that has been tried In every RESPONSE
bity in every in every fray. and has appeared
in every triumph lCheersl 1t has been said by tho
Democratic party a reproach to Its great opponent
the Republican party, that are party Of ideas we
now when an imputation Is cast upon an Opposite
party there suspicion undoub edly that 1t Is intended
to provoke contrast: and then the Democratic party
appsals to the people because it is without ideas'
[Chsers and laughter .. 4, ,ta, firm
And where would the Republican party nave oesn III
tho history Of the last twenty rvS years s. there
had been without ideas cheers Wnsn wa SoursSs
ever moment that ideas. pertinent possoe rv tat
on. ars nat nscded by ths country In the parry 'n~s
nII said too Of Republican party that aamSs
nature to plan mark out Its psn SHt base
ur vnoie cian upen the continued coz An
tro our pastto which We censtansy
~. s.i sssn int the nsoessty OF eontfans
tsSssmssiyes ~ with IA Thsy dsat base sas's'-s VIZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
THE WIDOWS HOUSE DEFENDED By % MEN

THEY EEPULsE AN EV1C1ING FORCE WITH NlIEIoir
BOILING TAR AND EED-HOT IRON.
DUBLIN. oct 22-An attempt was made TO eyict "a
widow Mrs. Foley from her house AT Bally Kerogue,
County Wexford, to-day. Tweuty-eght men defended
the house. and the attempt failure. The emcr.
gepcy SmOthcrcd with viiIlol b"ns tal ana
red-lot non The military were summoned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
THE FIRE RECORD.
1osers IL VARIOUS PLACES.

BtIrNo. oct. 22.-The American Hotel ~ Tonawania
was partially destroyed By fire early this morning All
the guests escaped In safety The damage to the motel s
900 Rudolph Trosiu, boarding house adjoining ~
damaged the OF sJOO ani the clothing store OF
Solomon Goodman 5000.
MOUNT Holly Y j.. oct. 22.-The -four and gu't mill
OF Japhet Iowkcr. at -nyders mills near fchpe'"h'
Burlington County wa, destroyed by fire early on Friday
morning. The loss ls 5000; partially insured
s,LrM. Mass, oct 22-Ihe barn ~ John stone, on tha
road from Hamilton 10 Essex, was burned last nlgh
Two horses and scvcntccn werc burned TO dcai'
and a quantity OF hay and tools were destroyed
The loss Is - 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23

IsRIyo 100000 FOR THE ATHLEIIc&
purIApvLPHIA Oct. % CSpeeia) 1t was stated 'oaay
that the price sst for tho Athletic Basenah oluu
.IAvv ainuons and Charles Mason the s"ne''' :"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
the vice-presidcnts being:
Cornelius y. Bliss

Cornelius y. Bliss Aonzo b. oorneH
Hamilton Fish Chalncey VI. Depcw
JOnn jacob Astor joseph W. DfrAeL
Dr. Howard Crosby Jesse -eI..nan
j. lcrpout Morgan NOth DAVIS
William Dowd JOhn = keHnedy
Clarence A. seward william iurEDul
iiI~arls e. p,oTr.rort NJ q H. Horjen
horace hus'eu ."ihc!"S an LOU
Robert &. Mct orl taIfctt tOdcn
stephen u. French Charles III. Webb
Charles CuriiSs IrGrand B CannOp
Alfred T.. Whitney Charles NairOus
II r. Churb.r Theodore kooSevclt
II a. ,r,nour Thames q ,cton
n a Mill Euhn Ron,
a. ., W -, u, =. ,1. H.. '.",at,,' A. ,..,.,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
A BoKHARAN TOWN DESTROYED By FIRE

UALT TIE INIIABII ANI5 Ut IIND IN IT II'''
FLAMES.
LONDON, oct % Intellisence has been re eivc here
OF destruction 10y fire of ktab. town Of iiokh'ra
Central ASIA. Half OF the inhabitants perishci in the
numcs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23

=, .DsToNr's DIsEsTABLIsHMENr PLAN CRlll-
~,srn-RErURN OF SIR NJ. HICKsBEAcH-IhE
c,vRnIpGE REPRESENTATION - SOCIALIST
DEMONSTRATIONS MoRoCCo-FRENCH
poIITICs - CATHOLIC CoNGRRss--
DRAMATIC AND ARTISTIC.
IBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUSEl
o..so,t . 1881 Bu The Ne,o York Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23


succeeding TO this seat as a refuge from the storms
winch threaten him at ROssendae The noble
Marquis is also Cambridge man like his father
who TOOK the best degree ever won in the Uni
vrsity, with one exceItion. Lord Harrington
would seem ideal representative. but Is not
willing TO run away from his enemies in the
North. Very likely, like Sir Henry James who is
going to stand again for Bury, he will have
another fight for his old seat Lord Hartinpton's
opponent in Rosscndale has yet TO be chosen. but
Mr. HILBERT late Secretary to the Admiralty, is
the most probable candidate Mr. Arthur Arnold
is beating up the division, but is much too am
Diuous and pragmatic for the local wircpullers
The London "Unemployed,p who are more accur-
afely described as Socialists, intend bringing
matters to crisis by meeting tomorrow 70
protest against the action OF the nolicc II ts In
be held at ClerlSenwell Green. The nromo,ers of
The gathering near Scotland Yard asl, Sir Charles
Warren, for whose dismissal they intend IN call
TO keep his men out of sight whilst they are being
abused; otherwise the Socialist orators lof,ilv
decline TO bear any responsibility for what NAV
happen. 1t is highly probable that the meeting
will be prohibited, since the police have already
vetoed the proposed torchlight procession through
the City. which was fixed for Monday.
These demonstrations are Insignificant and con-
"mpuble in point Of numbers or influence of the
promoters. but they are causing great detriment
- ~ ue trades people, especially at the West End.
eVerai times this week shOpkeepers have been
,ompeied to put up their shutters in that district
1 rear OF raid like that OF last year. The few
~ OF women on the fashionable shopping streets
A''Ao~ A stronx movement Il sAost for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-23
Some of the secretaries chosen were:

Charles 4. Adams.
Andrew Barstow.
Charles +. Buchanan,
Harold {. Builard.
Cephas Brainerd. Jr..
Henry Clinton Btrkgs,
Charles Brick we,iel,
George h. Best.
Henry W. Curtlss.
Earnest II. Crosby.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-02
VICTORIA.

VICTORIA.
Our neighbors of the new town of
Victoria are beginning to appreci-
ate many::of the privileges ofa corpo-
ration. Applications are pouring in
for positions on the police force and
for the various town appointments;
and as the salaries attached or,to be
attached, at least for the present, are
small, these applications shows the
patriotic feelin of the community to-
ward their new town. The rock,
however, destined to trouble the
waters of our neighbor. snd endan
ger the smooth-sailing of the young
government is about to make itself
seen and felt. The municipal elec~
ton for Mayor and three Aldermen
takes place on the first Monday in
May; and already the indications
point to a very lively contest. We
shall watch our new neighbor with
all sympathy and interest and good
wishes. If the contest for official
preferment becomes too excited and
heated, we. will gladly lend our
water-Works and department to cool
our friends off.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-02
We are pleased to learn that oul

We are pleased to learn that ou
friend, Mr.. John Worley. late o
Madison, now of Charleston, N. G.
who has been quite i'll for som,
months with dropsy is much inn
proved.
The franklin Press says: ''Johr
Reid, ESQ.,, who has been on a triI
through portions of this county anC
| eff Graham and Swain, reports thai
he has never seen the farmers SO ao
lively at work as at present"
Mrs. Samuel D. Trenholm, Of
this place, left yesterday for Char
lesion, s. c., TO attend the burial Of
her father, Gen. Ripley, on Sunday.
He will be buried with honors by
the city of Charleston. Mrs. Tren-
holm is the only child of Gen Rip
ley.
Our esteemed friend Coli TUX.
the General Passenger Agent Of the
Western N. Carolina Railroad sys-
tenn was the recipient of a very ele-
CANT present yesterday from his as
sociate railroad and other friends.
No man could deserve such express
sion af friendship more or receive it
more gracefully.
The fountain for the court square
is on the ground, and will soon be
squirting away to the delight of
those energetic citizens who find
regular employment hanging upon
the court square fencing. Anything
to educate the masses in aesthetic
and elevating principles.
Another day yesterday that was
more wintry than spripglike-par
TALLY cloudy and threatening more,
until IL M. Then a partial break
ing away of the clouds. But if not
so mild as Florida, it is warmer
far than New England. And so
visitors were content, if the natives
did shiver.
Do not be afraid of making more
hay than you need. If you find that
you have more than is sufficient for
your present supply of stock, do
not sell it, but go out and buy cat
tie to consume it. There is always
a market for good cat l., and your
lands eed the manure. Put sur
plus hay on the hoof.
The Eastern mail was three hours
late last night. If this thing keeps
up we will ask our friends of New
York city who are erecting tele-
phone connection between Boston,
New York and Philadelphia to ex>
tend it to Asheville so we can get all
the latest news and not depend eth
er upon the mails or the telegraph.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-02

The recent trial at Enfield of the
Maxim machine guns of As calibre
delivered the Ordinance Department
has exceeded the Government re-
quirements. For while these latter
were limited to gun not exceed
ing 100 pounds in wei yht capable
OF firing 1000 rounds in four min>
ntes, the guns taken over by the
War Office accomplished, one weigh
ing 80 pounds, 1000 rounds within
the four minutes, another OF the
same weight 1000 rounds in 8 min
utes 25 seconds, and third which
weighed only AZ pounds, discharged
1000 rounds in 1 minute 80 seconds,
and continued firing til it had ex-
pended 2, lis rounds ilS 8 minutes
and A seconds. These guns were
all exposed to the sand and rusts
tests, which in no way affected their
efficiency. In rapidity of fire or in
facility of directing it other guns
may be made possibly to ar proach
this performance, but in its supreme
excellence of absolute immunity
from jamming or miss-fres the
Maxim principle stands presents
nent oyer all other systems.